“Your Home’s Exterior Class” Presented @ the Hicksville Public Library

A Home Improvement Class With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services presented at the Hicksville Public Library.

Learn the fundamentals of what supports your house and how cracks in various locations can be a sign for concern.

Topics of Discussion:

• proper installation of your home’s foundation
• effects of the frost line
• framing connectors
• issues with Termites
• load bearing vs non load bearing walls
• signs of a weathering roof
• proper roof flashing techniques
• roof drainage
• roofing materials
• proper roof and roof flashing installations

Presentation:

• PowerPoint presentation at the library
• hands-on display of discussed products

Student Participation:

• interactive questions
• interactive suggestions
• student submitted pictures for class discussion and recommendations